About OGBC...

Oak Grove Baptist is a Southern Baptist church and a participating member of the Baptist General Association of Virginia and the Norfolk Area Baptist Association. We have the distinction of being the first Baptist Church in the state of Virginia (1762). OGBC has a rich history in this area but also has a rich spiritual history serving the Lord faithfully for 247 years. First-time visitors to OGBC will be greeted as they enter the church - we're glad that you're here! Our service could best be described as a relaxed traditional service. Musically you will hear both traditional and contemporary music used in our services. Visitors are recognized but, you will not be asked to raise your hand or stand . Instead, we simply ask our first-time visitors to fill out a card that can be placed in the offering plate during the service. There is no dress code at OGBC. You will notice people wearing more traditional Sunday clothes and you will also see people wearing casual clothes. God looks to the heart of the person and we work to do the same. The sermons at OGBC are Biblically based sermons that include powerpoint presentations to help those who take notes. During the service there will be a free-will offering taken. Many of the people will use that as a time to give their tithes, offerings and gifts as an act of worship to God to be used to futher the work of Christ in our community and all around the world. Every service ends with an invitation to respond to God's call in your life. While it is encouraged to make some decisions public, most of the decisions will be made privately. Every decision is between the individual and God. It is our hope that if you are looking for a home church that you will give OGBC an opportunity to be that church. We look forward to seeing you soon!